Annex Business Media: Podcasts

This is the Wild West Show, where we look at anything and everything that is affecting the western provinces, its people, and the economy. In this episode, we look at the oil and gas sector, and how it is coping with the latest challenge, COVID-19, with special guest Marlon Ellerby, the president of EnergyAuctions. If you would like to be a guest on an upcoming Wild West Show podcast, send an email to dhorne@ippt.ca, and put in the subject line “Wild West Show.”

In this first episode of Security Insights, we speak to Amir Atri, regional director, Ontario, GardaWorld, about aspects of pandemic preparation and response, including: effective communication with staff and stakeholders; when to take action; lessons learned from COVID-19; increased demand for guard services; and what the recovery will look like. This podcast is sponsored by GardaWorld.

Has your pizzeria been affected by recent pandemic restrictions? As owner or operator of a pizzeria, restaurant or bakery/café, especially one with a dining room, you may be wondering what programs are available to help tide your business over as efforts continue to fight the spread of coronavirus. Canadian Pizza will take a look at COVID-19 financial compensation measures recently put in place by the federal and Ontario governments to bring relief to small businesses, including pizzerias, that have been adversely affected by the shutdowns. With measures changing rapidly, this podcast will bring operators up to speed on their options for financial compensation. Helping us navigate the government programs is Bonny Koabel, who is a chartered professional accountant and a certified general accountant. Bonny is president of president of AKR Consulting Canada – a Mississauga, Ontario, firm specializing in government grants, subsidies, tax credits, refunds and rebates since 2003. For more information, contact Bonn

In our second podcast in the Women in Green series, we’ll meet Melissa Baldelli, owner-operator of Cut and Style by the Lawn Salon, a landscaping company based in Mississaugua, Ont., and Leasha Schwab, superintendent at Pheasant Run Golf Club in East Gwillimbury, Ont.

Dr. Vern White, senator and former police chief, joins us from our nation’s capital for this special episode as we grapple with this unprecedented coronavirus situation. Dr. White is the former Chief of Police in both Ottawa and the Durham Region, and he served with the RCMP for more than 20 years. He is also the lead consultant with Syntax Prepares, an emergency planning and crisis communications agency and he catches up with Blue Line’s editor to share some of his thoughts on policing this pandemic.

With the demand for PPE at an all-time high, Tony Guarino of Levitt-Safety discusses specifics around the N95 mask.

For the first episode of Security Leaders, we spoke to Silvia Fraser about how she came to work in security as a new Canadian, her security career with the City of Toronto and the City of Mississauga, what is important to her as a leader and a mentor, and how the practice of security has changed in the time she been engaged with the industry.

The aquaculture industry continues to face challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. From social distancing protocols to mandatory work-from-home policies, how are RAS producers managing the day-to-day farm operations in this new norm? This episode is a discussion on Covid-19 and the impact it's having on RAS operations, with hosts Mari-Len De Guzman and Brian Vinci, and guests from New York-based Hudson Valley Fish Farms: John Ng, CEO, and Brittany Peachey, aquaculture operations manager.

What is happening nationwide for firefighters during COVID-19? John McKearney, president of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) and the fire chief in Whistler, B.C., shares his observations on fire department response during COVID-19 and how the CAFC is supporting the fire service. Tune in for this important COVID-19 update from a national perspective.

For the third episode of The CFI Podcast, we spoke with Andrew White, CEO of London, Ont.-based CHAR Technologies, about the potential biochar presents for the forest industry. Biochar is a carbon product made through the heating of organic materials without oxygen. It can be made from sawdust, chips, pellets, and other residuals from sawmills. “At a high level, this new market presents another opportunity to add value to forestry materials,” Andrew told me in our conversation. “As the biocarbon markets grow and our demand for wood or other types of carbon and lignin containing materials grow, it’s another outlet for those forestry materials.” Find out more about how biochar is made, the different types of products that can be produced, the opportunities it presents the forest sector, and Andrew’s thoughts about the future of this developing market. Tune in now and look for future episodes at www.woodbusiness.ca/podcasts Music: www.purple-planet.com

Women are making up a larger percentage of the Canadian construction workforce each year. As companies, governments and industry groups focus on inclusivity, job sites that have been stuck in the past are evolving. On-Site sits down with Alexandra Oldford, the communications liaison on EllisDon's Rutherford GO Station project, to discuss her career in construction and share her take on the steps the industry still needs to make to encourage more women to join the construction workforce. Over the past two years with EllisDon, Oldford has taken part in a diverse set of projects for the contractor, including serving as the design manager for the Canada Pavilion for Expo 2020 in Dubai.

As RAS operations across the world ramp up, it is increasingly important to effectively address off-flavour issues in RAS-grown fish. The research is available for effective mitigation measures and many RAS producers are successfully implementing these recommendations. Justin Henry, director of aquaculture at Habitat Life, and John Davidson, research scientist at the Freshwater Institute, discuss some best practice in mitigating off-flavours.

Dan Derby is the president of the Fire Chiefs’ Association of British Columbia and the Regional Fire Chief for Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue. He joins Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy in a discussion of the unprecedented pandemic crisis and its unique facets in emergency management. Derby and DeSorcy discuss staffing, firehall closures, PPE supplies, the role of associations in the crisis, self-care and mental health, working with the leadership of health authorities, and some of the lessons that will come of the crisis, such as critical conversations around supply chain management and dispatch protocols.

Welcome to our first podcast series. To celebrate Ground Water Awareness Week, we welcome Craig Stainton, who has been involved in the ground water industry for more than 40 years. For many years Craig ran the service and pump and water treatment side of Stainton’s Ltd. in Arva, near London, Ont. Over the years, he has taught continuing education courses and helped teach the 10-day course required by drillers and technicians for licensing in the province. Most importantly, he has served as board member and president of the Ontario Ground Water Association, and now serves as the executive director of both the OGWA and the new Canadian National Ground Water Association. In this three-podcast series, we go back to basics to look explore the questions: What is ground water? What do ground water professionals do? What are the threats to ground water in Canada? Listen to the first episode, “What is ground water?” and share it with your customers, colleagues and friends on social media to emphasize the importanc

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For this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, we steal some time with Martin Cronin, the CEO of Patriot One Technologies, during one of his Washington, D.C. trips. Patriot One is a provider of cognitive microwave radar technology for concealed weapons detection and the current sponsor of our podcast. We chat about the evolving trends in threat detection, artificial intelligence and privacy concerns as well as law enforcement partnerships. Tune in now and find other episodes at www.blueline.ca/podcast.

Join us for a conversation with Judy Unsworth, deputy fire chief of operations for the town of Strathmore, Alta. Unsworth is the 2019 Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Volunteer Chief of the Year. She speaks candidly with Hope, B.C., Chief Tom DeSorcy about her career experiences, including building a fire department from scratch. Unsworth also shares her thoughts on diversity and changing demographics in the fire service alongside what’s happening with the mental health conversation in Alberta. Tune in for a great perspective on the evolving nature of the fire service from an award winning chief.

Mark Healey, planning chief for the BC Wildfire Service, talks to Fire Chief Tom DeSorcy about changes in wildfire management, including the rise of wildland urban interface and building successful partnerships. Healey recently came back from assisting with the bushfire crisis in Australia and he shares what he learned from the Australian operation and novel fire behaviour.

The potential of RAS for sustainability and financial gains is making it an appealing proposition for investors. At the recent Aquaculture America conference in Honolulu, host Mari-Len De Guzman sat down with Kimberley Player, director of research at Portland, Oregon-based Equilibrium Capital, discussing the opportunities and challenges for investments within the RAS value chain.

Welcome to the second episode of The CFI Podcast! You’ve tune in to hear compelling conversations, hot topics and trends in the wood products and logging industry. In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, we spoke with Tanya Wick, Tolko Industries’ vice-president of people and services, about all things women in forestry: the importance of gender diversity hiring practices, industry initiatives to address gender diversity, advice for women looking to get into the industry, and more. Find out more about best practices with regards to gender diversity and inclusion, how your company can further encourage and support women in the industry, and Tanya’s thoughts about the future of the industry. Tune in now and look for future episodes at www.woodbusiness.ca/podcasts Thank you to our sponsor, John Deere. To find success in the forest, you can wait for the perfect set of conditions. Or give yourself every advantage to create your own. As the worldwide leader in forestry, John Deere is best pos